SUBJECT MATTER INDEX

DEFAMATION

Generally

Broadcasting, as libel

Constitutional limits on actions for

Groups, reference to

Innuendo, pleading of

Intent, constitutional requirement of

Interpretation of statement

Libel

Distinguished from slander

Radio and television broadcasts as

Special harm, where necessary

Nominal damages

Novel, portrayal of plaintiff in

Opinion

Presumed damages

Private figure, suit by

Privileges

Absolute

Abuse of

Conditional

Ex-employer’s

Government officials

Husband and wife

Interest of others, protection of

Interest, common

Internet Service Providers

Judicial proceedings

Legislative proceedings

“Neutral reportage”

Public proceedings, report of

Publisher’s interest, protection of

Report of suspected crime

Public figure, suit by

Publication

By plaintiff

Repetition as

Understanding, requirement of

Punitive damages

Reference to plaintiff

Repeater’s liability

Reputation, tendency to injure

Retraction statutes

Slander

Business or profession

Crime, imputation of

Disease

Distinguished from libel

Sexual misconduct

Special harm, requirement of

Strict liability, elimination of

Truth as defense

DEFENSE OF OTHERS

Privilege of, generally